The Bible Was Not Written TO Us…
In college, I had a professor who often said: The Bible was not written to us, but it was written for us. (I can’t…
What’s Really Going on Behind My Grasping for Control
Life was feeling chaotic. I couldn’t keep track of all the moving pieces. There were people I love who didn’t…
Finding Contentment in the Face of Unwanted Singleness
In the past few years, multiple people expressed surprise when they discovered that I didn’t actually want to be single….
Online Mockery & the Measure of Christian Success
Spend 14 seconds tapping through your Insta-stories and you’ll most likely experience a fair amount of emotional whiplash: Your coworker’s…
A Lament for the Unity of the Church
Lord, my heart feels heavy. I’m reminded of that summer a few years back—I was cliff-jumping at Lake Superior with…
Trusting God In Your (Online) Dating Life
There are seemingly contradictory messages directed toward Christian singles (like me) who want to no longer be single (also me).
A List of Things I Love: Remembering All There Is To Be Thankful For
Inspired by Lauren Washer, I’m closing out the week of Thanksgiving with a list of things I love. I had…
In the Name of Productivity I Lose Sight of Fellowship With God
I’m tempted to approach life as a series of to-do lists. I have my work list, my home list, that…
More Than Sunday Morning Christians
At the end of each Sunday morning church service, one of my pastors stands at the back of the sanctuary…
Misquoted Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you…”
Reading the Old Testament is challenging, but verses like Jeremiah 29:11 make it more bearable. You’re probably familiar: Jeremiah 29:11…